Last night, I completed in record time a special painting for a precious Sister in Christ, Dorothy, who turned 65 . It is called “John 1:14″ and it’s a 6″x8” oil painting on canvas and is officially the smallest painting I’ve created. Her joy was my reward!! Praise God now and forever!!! The next day …
A gift for a future priest!! This painting is very special as it is filled with personal symbolism for a wonderful seminarian, Javier Ebertowski, who will be leaving for Rome in a few days to continue his studies. He said he will have it at his desk there. Just a bit of a backstory: I’ve …
In May, the pastor of Corpus Christi Cathedral, Fr. Pete called me, requesting paintings for his favorite saints, St. Rita of Cascia and St. Peregrine with the hope that they be completed on his ordination anniversary on June 23rd (today!). The Holy Spirit did all the work and with the intercession of St. Rita and …
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In May, the pastor of Corpus Christi Cathedral, Fr. Pete called me, requesting paintings for his favorite saints, St. Rita of Cascia and St. Peregrine with the hope that they be completed on his ordination anniversary on June 23rd (today!). The Holy Spirit did all the work and with the intercession of St. Rita and …
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Fr. Jose Gutiérrez is one of my favorite priest and importantly, he reminds me of my dad that they could be brothers! He blessed my dad 6 months before he died during their visit with us. Everytime I miss my dad – I run to Fr. Jose and all is well again. In anticipation of …
I just finished the 18″x24″, Oil on Linen painting of St. Joseph. I am a fan of scripture and whenever possible I make it a title of my paintings and write it with an acrylic pen in the back. In this case, the title is “HOSEA 14:6” on the Catholic Bible (NABRE), which reads “I …
“Portrait of Sr. Dorothy Anhaiser: A Kind and Gentle Soul” At the start of the pandemic, I finished this portrait of Sister Dorothy Anhaiser (“12×14”, Oil on Linen) who taught me to always be kind and pray in the face any adversity. She is a sister of the Incarnate Word & Blessed Sacrament in Corpus …
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“Revelation 19:9”Oil on Linen, 24″x36″, September 2020 This is a painting of the Last Supper – set in the actual Upper Room as it exists and there are seven 21st Catholic martyrs on this painting and a seminarian. Rev. Hanh Pham, the pastor of St Andrew by The Sea Catholic Church, commissioned this painting to …
“Do Not Be Afraid – Open Wide the Doors to Christ.” Portrait of Pope St. John Paul IIOil on Linen, 24″ x 30″ Created for the 2020 St. John Paul II Black & Gold Gala Fundraiser, February 1, 2020. Now in the Dr. Sam & Rhonda Ganz Private Collection.